Adam Jarboe
Chisago City
Summary
Experienced and compassionate CVT with 18 years in emergency, specialty, general practice and shelter medicine. Recognized for maintaining professionalism in high-pressure situations and effective client communication. Empathetic and skilled at working with both animals and pet owners, providing excellent customer service. Passionate about animal health and wellness. Proficient in ICU/ER, team leadership, and advanced technical skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Veterinary Technician
Minnesota Veterinary Neurology
Columbus
09.2025 - Current
- Monitor patients and provide patient care in ICU after MRI procedures and surgeries
- Triage patients, obtain histories, check patients in and out and provide excellent customer service
- Draw blood, place IV catheters, perform labwork, calculate CRI's and administer meds
- Assisted in the training of new veterinary technicians during orientation periods.
Certified Veterinary Technician
Animal Emergency and Referral Center of Minnesota
Oakdale
09.2021 - 04.2025
- Collected patient histories and prepared SOAP notes for cardiology appointments
- Performed phlebotomy, patient restraint, and placed Holter monitors
- Assisted cardiologists with Cath lab procedures
- Providing customer service by educating clients on discharge instructions and medications
- Filled prescriptions, medication orders, monitored inventory for the pharmacy and placed orders.
ICU, CC Supervisor / Clinical Manager
Affiliated Emergency Veterinary Service / BluePearl
Arden Hills
10.2007 - 09.2021
- Trained and supervised technical staff; conducted interviews and performance reviews
- Participated in leadership meetings and hospital policy implementation
- Created and managed staffing schedules and helped support team morale
- Treated critical patients with trauma, toxicities, and acute/chronic illnesses
- Led CPR and emergency interventions; placed central/PICC lines and urinary catheters
- Ran diagnostics: blood work, urinalysis, radiographs, glucose/lactate, EKG, BP
Certified Veterinary Technician
Boysen Animal Hospital
Waite Park
08.2012 - 02.2016
- Prepared and maintained medical equipment for diagnostic tests.
- Maintained accurate medical records and ensured compliance with protocols.
- Educated clients on proper pet nutrition, health maintenance and preventive medicine.
- Obtained patient weights and vital signs, documenting information into veterinary charts.
- Administered vaccinations and medications to patients.
Certified Veterinary Technician
Pine Cone Pet Hospital
Sartell
07.2010 - 08.2012
- Performed diagnostics, administered vaccines, and assisted in surgery and dental procedures
- Provided anesthesia monitoring and performed dental cleanings
- Educated clients on preventive care, medications, and post-op instructions
- Recorded patient histories, vital signs and treatments in medical records.
- Performed laboratory tests such as radiographs, urinalysis and fecal exams.
Animal Care Taker / Customer Service Supervisor
Tri-County Humane Society
St. Cloud
01.2006 - 07.2010
- Provided humane care for animals, performed basic exams, and administered vaccines
- Managed front desk operations, trained staff, and facilitated adoptions and intakes
- Resolved escalated customer disputes in a timely manner while maintaining good relationships with customers.
- Trained staff on effective communication and conflict resolution techniques.
- Developed procedures for handling customer inquiries and animal adoption processes.
- Implemented feedback system for clients to improve service quality and satisfaction.
- Answered phone calls and responded to questions and concerns.
Education
Associate in Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Minnesota School of Business / Globe University
Waite Park, MN12.2007
Skills
- Client education and communication
- Staff scheduling and training
- Inventory and pharmacy management
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Leadership and morale
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Policy implementation
- Compassionate and reliable care
- Team player
- Customer relationship management
- Effective communication
- Advanced phlebotomy
- Anesthesia and surgical monitoring
- Cpr & emergency response
- Dental prophylaxis and radiography
- IVC and central line placement
Certification
Certified Veterinary Technician
Timeline
Certified Veterinary Technician
Minnesota Veterinary Neurology
09.2025 - Current
Certified Veterinary Technician
Animal Emergency and Referral Center of Minnesota
09.2021 - 04.2025
Certified Veterinary Technician
Boysen Animal Hospital
08.2012 - 02.2016
Certified Veterinary Technician
Pine Cone Pet Hospital
07.2010 - 08.2012
ICU, CC Supervisor / Clinical Manager
Affiliated Emergency Veterinary Service / BluePearl
10.2007 - 09.2021
Animal Care Taker / Customer Service Supervisor
Tri-County Humane Society
01.2006 - 07.2010
Associate in Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Minnesota School of Business / Globe University